Trevor Noah Jabs at Nicki Minaj's Trump Friendship During 2026 Grammys Monologue.
Comedian Trevor Noah took aim at rapper Nicki Minaj's unexpected alliance with President Donald Trump during the opening monologue of his hosting duties at the 68th Grammy Awards. The comedian referenced Minaj's reported meeting with Trump on January 28, where she declared herself his "number one fan."
Noah sarcastically stated that Minaj was "still at the White House discussing very important issues," prompting loud applause from attendees including model Chrissy Teigen and singer John Legend. Noah also delivered an impression of Trump, saying, "Actually Nicki, I have the biggest ass. I have it, everybody's saying it Nicki. I know they say it's you, but it's me WAP, WAP, WAP. Look at it, baby."
Later in his monologue, Noah took another swipe at Trump, saying that the Grammy "is a Grammy that every artist wants -- almost as much as Trump wants Greenland, which makes sense because Epstein's island is gone."
Noah's mockery of Minaj's transformation reflects growing cultural backlash against her dramatic shift. The rapper has been one of Trump's most vocal celebrity supporters after initially stating she would not join him. Her allegiance has alienated significant portions of her fanbase, particularly LGBTQ+ supporters who have historically been core to her following.
Minaj's relationship with Trump began in December 2025 when she interviewed with Erika Kirk, chairwoman of Turning Point USA (TPUSA). In November 2025, Minaj appeared at the United Nations on behalf of the Trump administration to discuss persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Since then, she has publicly praised both Trump and Vice President JD Vance.
Nicki Minaj's Background: What You Need to Know.
Born Onika Tanya Maraj in Trinidad and Tobago, Minaj spent her early childhood in the Saint James district with several cousins while her mother worked multiple jobs. Her mother later obtained a green card and moved to New York to attend college, leaving Minaj behind until she was brought to the United States at age 5 to live with her parents in Queens.
Minaj rose to prominence in the late 2000s with her rapid-fire delivery, colorful alter egos, and unique blend of pop and hip-hop that reshaped mainstream rap. She has since released multiple chart-topping albums, including Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded and The Pinkprint, earning dozens of Grammy nominations and a reputation for technical lyricism and theatrical performances.
Minaj has been credited with opening doors for a new generation of female rappers while maintaining a dominant presence through collaborations, touring, and her devoted global fan base known as the "Barbz."
Comedian Trevor Noah took aim at rapper Nicki Minaj's unexpected alliance with President Donald Trump during the opening monologue of his hosting duties at the 68th Grammy Awards. The comedian referenced Minaj's reported meeting with Trump on January 28, where she declared herself his "number one fan."
Noah sarcastically stated that Minaj was "still at the White House discussing very important issues," prompting loud applause from attendees including model Chrissy Teigen and singer John Legend. Noah also delivered an impression of Trump, saying, "Actually Nicki, I have the biggest ass. I have it, everybody's saying it Nicki. I know they say it's you, but it's me WAP, WAP, WAP. Look at it, baby."
Later in his monologue, Noah took another swipe at Trump, saying that the Grammy "is a Grammy that every artist wants -- almost as much as Trump wants Greenland, which makes sense because Epstein's island is gone."
Noah's mockery of Minaj's transformation reflects growing cultural backlash against her dramatic shift. The rapper has been one of Trump's most vocal celebrity supporters after initially stating she would not join him. Her allegiance has alienated significant portions of her fanbase, particularly LGBTQ+ supporters who have historically been core to her following.
Minaj's relationship with Trump began in December 2025 when she interviewed with Erika Kirk, chairwoman of Turning Point USA (TPUSA). In November 2025, Minaj appeared at the United Nations on behalf of the Trump administration to discuss persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Since then, she has publicly praised both Trump and Vice President JD Vance.
Nicki Minaj's Background: What You Need to Know.
Born Onika Tanya Maraj in Trinidad and Tobago, Minaj spent her early childhood in the Saint James district with several cousins while her mother worked multiple jobs. Her mother later obtained a green card and moved to New York to attend college, leaving Minaj behind until she was brought to the United States at age 5 to live with her parents in Queens.
Minaj rose to prominence in the late 2000s with her rapid-fire delivery, colorful alter egos, and unique blend of pop and hip-hop that reshaped mainstream rap. She has since released multiple chart-topping albums, including Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded and The Pinkprint, earning dozens of Grammy nominations and a reputation for technical lyricism and theatrical performances.
Minaj has been credited with opening doors for a new generation of female rappers while maintaining a dominant presence through collaborations, touring, and her devoted global fan base known as the "Barbz."
it's like she's forgotten where she came from. i feel bad for her because trump has definitely used her to get attention. she was always about spreading positivity and empowering women, but now it seems like she's just trying to fit in with the wrong crowd 
at least trevor noah called her out on it, he's speaking truth. we need more people like him who aren't afraid to joke around and still speak up for what's right 
she went from being an ally to trumps biggest fan lol. i mean i get it trevor noah had 2 take a shot but still didnt think she needed to collab w/ trump in the first place. like who does that? 
anyway got to wonder what her team is thinking rn... maybe they just wanted more exposure lol
. I get it she wants to be popular but come on girl take a stand for what you believe in, not just jump on the bandwagon because it's trendy 
. And Trevor Noah was lowkey hilarious roasting her - I loved the part about Trump's big ass though 
. But seriously, Nicki's been so polarizing lately and it's interesting to see how her fans are reacting to her new direction. Maybe she should've thought of that before making friends with a dude who's been all over the news for the wrong reasons 
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have you tried it? their matcha croissants are supposed to be life-changing 
she's got herself in such a situation now... i feel bad for her fans who are feeling betrayed 
they're going to miss her for who she used to be 
meanwhile trevor noah is just giving us all a good laugh 
, gotta say I'm not surprised tbh 
, she did kinda jump ship on Trump like that 
. Anyways, what's good with Nicki's past? She's been killing the game since late 2000s 
, and let me tell you, those Pink Fridays were everything 
. But gotta ask, what happened to Nicki's fanbase 
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And let's not forget the impact on her fanbase - it's a microcosm of how politics can affect everyday people.
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. Trevor Noah killed it with those jokes, btw - who else is gonna roast Minaj's Trump friendship for us? 
I'm so tired of celebrities using comedy to roast each other instead of tackling real issues. Trevor Noah's jokes at Nicki Minaj's expense might've gotten a laugh from some people, but it just shows how shallow celebrity culture can be 
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and honestly it's hard to blame him for being skeptical of her sudden change in allegiance 
. The Grammys are supposed to be about celebrating artistry not politics